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Europe working with Arab states on alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
Foreign ministers of Germany, France, UK and Italy hold talks with key Arab states on future of enclaveFinancial Times - 4d -
Shein IPO plans hit by Trump’s low-cost parcels crackdown
Fast fashion group was targeting London listing in first half of 2025Financial Times - 4d -
Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership
There is a guarded optimism among military experts in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump have outlined plans to ramp up sales of defense systems to New Delhi to ...ABC News - 4d -
Some EV Charging Plans Push Onwards Despite Trump Funding Freeze
Revel landed a $60 million loan to build chargers in New York, and a group of automakers launched a push to build rest stop-style charging stations nationally.Inc. - 4d -
Starmer to join Macron-led European crisis summit on Trump’s Ukraine plan
French president calls for urgent talks in Paris amid fears US leader is sidelining allies. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, was on Saturday night seeking to convene an emergency meeting of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump plans to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as president
Donald Trump is planning to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as presidentABC News - 2d -
Netanyahu says Israel working closely with US on Trump’s plan for Gaza
Israeli PM and US secretary of state express joint support for ‘bold vision’ that would force 2 million people to leave. Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government is working closely with the US to ...The Guardian - 2d -
As Trump trashes decades-old relationships, Europe's leaders scramble for a plan B
The Trump administration may have given America's European allies mixed messages, but Vance’s speech gave them clarity as tensions between burst into the open.NBC News - 2d -
Hassett says Trump has "multifaceted plan" to end inflation
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council and President Trump's chief economic adviser, says the administration plans to address inflation through tax cuts, reductions in ...CBS News - 2d -
4 deputy NYC mayors plan to quit over Adams-Trump cooperation
Four deputy New York City mayors are planning to resign from Mayor Eric Adams's administration over his cooperation with President Trump on immigration. First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and ...The Hill - 1d -
Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump's call to depopulate the territory
Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the U.S. can take it overABC News - 1d -
Senate Democrat calls Trump Gaza plan a 'hot mess'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Monday that President Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza is a “nonstarter” for many U.S. lawmakers and called it a “hot mess.” “I'll be very blunt. ...The Hill - 1d -
Under Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan, Some Migrants Are Being Sent to Panama
The administration has asked Panama to take in hundreds of people who can’t easily be sent back to their countries. Many say they are in danger.The New York Times - 2h -
Legal experts warn of 'constitutional crisis' as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump
Legal and constitutional experts warned Sunday that the United States could be headed toward a "constitutional crisis" or a "breakdown of the system" after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Trump warns Hamas that "all hell is going to break out" if hostages aren't released Saturday
President Trump on Monday set a deadline for Hamas to release all the remaining hostages in Gaza and warned there could be consequences if they don't. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Ukraine war: Macron warns against ‘capitulation’ as Trump suggests Russia may not make concessions
French president says yielding to Vladimir Putin would be ‘bad news for everyone’ amid fears of US and Russia deciding continent’s future security. Europe live: latest news updates from the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Seventh DOJ official resigns, warns Trump could use charges as leverage over NYC mayor Eric Adams
A letter from one federal prosecutor explains why the new administration is facing one of the largest Justice Department mass resignations since Watergate.NBC News - 4d -
McConnell only Republican to vote against Gabbard
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday voted against confirming former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) to serve as the nation’s top intelligence official, sending a strong ...The Hill - 6d -
Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence. This is not the first time McConnell has voted against one of ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump 2.0 may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different groups: big banks and small caps
Two exchange-traded fund experts deliver plays that should deliver multi-year gains.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowl
Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
How Trump’s antitrust officers can tackle Big Tech and keep America innovative
Striking the right balance between punishing anticompetitive behavior and allowing companies to leverage their scale to satisfy consumers would be a win for innovation and prosperity.The Hill - 3d -
To the CEOs who’ve joined Trump’s fight against diversity, I say this: you’re making a big mistake | Stefan Stern
Ditching DEI initiatives will curry favour in the Oval Office. It will also alienate the workforces bosses rely on. The mask has slipped and the gloves are off. A company which in 2022 boasted that ...The Guardian - 14h -
Two transformative trades, one failed physical, several lingering questions: Inside the Lakers' chaotic week
After successfully building a bridge to the post-LeBron James era, the Lakers rescinded a trade that had landed Luka Doncic's chosen lob partner, and chaos ensued. So what happens now?ESPN - Feb. 10 -
How the U.S. ran up a 6-1 win over Finland: Grades, top players and lingering questions
Tied 1-1 well into the second period, the Americans exploded for five goals in the final 23 minutes.ESPN - 4d -
Keys to Team USA's statement win over Canada, plus grades, lingering questions
After three fights to start the game, a 3-1 win for the Americans clinched their trip to the final.ESPN - 1d -
Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns
Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department ...CBS News - 1d -
UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened
UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis. Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Trump border czar warns New York Mayor Eric Adams not to violate 'agreement' as DOJ orders dismissal of case against him
A top Justice Department official and former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump has seen six top prosecutors quit over Mayor Adams' case.CNBC - 4d -
GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly ...The Hill - 5d -
McConnell on RFK Jr.: 'I will not condone the relitigation of proven cures'
Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with the Kentucky Republican saying his childhood bout with polio heavily influenced his decision to vote ...The Hill - 5d -
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services secretary illustrate the new order of the party under President Donald Trump.NBC News - 5d -
McConnell becomes lone Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation
President Trump's Cabinet grew on Thursday, with the Senate confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary in a 52 to 48 vote. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ...CBS News - 4d -
Stock market suffers weekly loss after Trump tariff jitters strike again
The U.S. stock market slumped Friday, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump.MarketWatch - Feb. 7 -
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’
Leaders praise each other at White House but president warns Japan could face tariffs if it doesn’t cut US trade deficit to zero. The Japanese prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, and the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands
The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force. David Lammy was never a politician to mince his words. He has previously ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.Wired - Feb. 8 -
While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - Feb. 8